ARTICLE 3.1. ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME TAX

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Rule 1. State Adjusted Gross Income Tax

45 IAC 3.1-1-1 Definition of adjusted gross income for individuals Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5

Sec. 1. Adjusted Gross Income for Individuals Defined. For individuals, "Adjusted Gross Income" is "Adjusted Gross Income" as defined in Internal Revenue Code § 62 modified as follows:

(1) Begin with gross income as defined in section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) Subtract any deductions allowed by section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) Make all modifications required by IC 6-3-1-3.5(a). (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(a)(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1511; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-2 Definition of gross income for individuals Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-1-8

Sec. 2. "Gross Income" Defined for Individuals. Indiana residents must report all income as defined by § 61 of the Internal Revenue Code. Sources of income include, but are not limited to:

(1) Compensation for services, including fees, commissions and similar items (2) Gross income derived from business

(3) Gains derived from dealings in property (4) Interest

(5) Rents (6) Royalties (7) Dividends

(8) Alimony and separate maintenance payments (9) Annuities

(10) Income from life insurance and endowment contracts (11) Pensions

(12) Income from discharge of indebtedness (13) Distributive share of partnership gross income

(14) Distributive share of taxable income from an electing small business corporation (15) Income in respect of a decedent

(16) Income from an interest in an estate or trust

Nonresidents and part-year residents are also required to report gross income, as defined above, from all sources. These taypayers [sic.] are afforded a deduction for non-Indiana income as explained in Regulation 6-3-1-3.5(a)(050) [45 IAC 3.1-1-5].

(Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(a)(020); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1511; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-3 Allowed Internal Revenue Code deductions Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 3. Internal Revenue Code Section 62 Deductions in Arriving at Indiana Adjusted Gross Income for Individuals. The following deductions contained in Internal Revenue Code Section 62 are allowed in determining Indiana Adjusted Gross Income:

(1) Trade and business deductions

(2) Certain trade or business deductions of employees

(3) Long-term capital gains deduction (Internal Revenue Code § 1202)

(4) Losses from the sale or exchange of property (Internal Revenue Code § 161 and following)

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(5) Deductions attributable to rents and royalties (Internal Revenue Code § 161 and following, § 212, and § 611) (6) Certain deductions of life tenants and income beneficiaries of property (Internal Revenue Code § 167 and § 611) (7) Pension, profit-sharing, annuity, and bond purchase plans of self-employed individuals [Internal Revenue Code § 401 (c)(1), § 404, and § 405 (c)]

(8) Moving expense deduction–Indiana residents may take a deduction against gross income for moving expenses incurred in a move into or within Indiana, provided that the requirements outlined in Section 217 of the Internal Revenue Code are met.

If a taxpayer moves out of Indiana he is not allowed to take this deduction. An exception to this rule occurs when the taxpayer remains a resident of Indiana after he changes locations. For example, an Indiana resident who is in the military remains an Indiana resident regardless of where he is stationed. If such person's duty station is changed he may take this deduction for expenses incurred in the move.

(9) Pension, profit-sharing, annuity, and bond purchase plans of electing small business corporations [Internal Revenue Code

§ 1379 (b) (3)]

(10) Retirement savings [Internal Revenue Code § 219 and § 220]

(11) Certain portions of lump-sum distributions from pension plans taxed under Internal Revenue Code § 402 (e) [IRC § 402 (e) (3)]

(12) Penalties for premature withdrawal of funds from time savings accounts or deposits (IRC § 165)

(13) Alimony (Internal Revenue Code § 215) (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(a)(030); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1511; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-4 Disallowed Internal Revenue Code deductions Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 4. Deductions from Federal Adjusted Gross Income Taken in Determining Federal Taxable Income Which Are Not Allowed in Determining Indiana Adjusted Gross Income for Individuals. Deductions under Internal Revenue Code Subchapter B, Parts VI and VII which are allowable in determining Federal taxable income (itemized deductions) are not allowable deductions in determining Indiana Adjusted Gross Income. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(a)(040); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1512; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-5 Modifications to federal adjusted gross income to determine Indiana adjusted gross income Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-1-17; IC 6-3-2-3.5; IC 6-3-2-4

Sec. 5. Modifications to Adjusted Gross Income as Defined in Internal Revenue Code § 62 Which Are Required in Determining Indiana Adjusted Gross Income for Individuals. The following modifications to Federal Adjusted Gross Income as defined in Internal Revenue Code § 62 must be made in determining Indiana Adjusted Gross Income:

(1) Subtract income exempt from state taxation by the Constitution and/or statutes of the United States.

(a) Exempt interest:

All interest reported for federal tax purposes must be reported for Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax purposes. However, in determining taxable interest income for Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax purposes, a deduction may be taken for interest received on direct obligations of the federal government or its agencies, as required under 31 USC 742. Such deduction is not allowed for interest attributable to loans or other financial obligations on which the federal government is merely a guarantor or insurer.

Interest from the following United States Government obligations is deductible for Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax purposes. The list is not all inclusive:

Banks for Cooperatives Central Banks for Cooperatives Commodity Credit Corp.

District of Columbia

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Export-Import Banks of the United States Farm Credit Banks

Farmers Home Corp.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Federal Farm Loan Corp.

Federal Financing Banks Federal Home Loan Banks Federal Housing Administration Federal Intermediate Credit Banks Federal Intermediate Credit Corp.

Federal Land Banks Association Federal Land Banks

Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.

Home Owner's Loan Corp.

Joint Stock Land Banks Maritime Administration Production Credit Associations Series E, F, G and H Bonds Small Business Administration U.S. Government Bonds U.S. Government Certificates U.S. Government Notes U.S. Housing Authority U.S. Treasury Bills U.S. Maritime Commission

U.S. Possessions–obligations of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, etc.

U.S. Postal Service (Bonds)

Tennessee Valley Authority (Bonds only)

Interest and other earnings on these securities are taxable:

Building and Loan Associations Credit Union Share Accounts District of Columbia Armory Board Federal National Mortgage Association*

Federal or State Savings and Loan Associations Government National Mortgage Associations Panama Canal Bonds

Phillipine Bonds

Also, interest received in the following instance is taxable:

(a) On refunds of federal income tax

(b) On interest-bearing certificates issued in lieu of tax exempt securities, such income losing its identity when merged with other funds

(c) On debentures issued to mortgages or mortgages foreclosed under the provisions of the National Housing Act (d) On Promissory notes of a federal instrumentality

(e) On Federal Home Loan Time deposits (f) On FSLIC secondary reserve prepayments

(g) On Government National Mortgage Association participation certificates and on Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation participation certificates in mortgage pools

(h) On U.S. Postal Service certificates and savings deposits

(i) On participating loans in the Federal Reserve System for member banks (Federal Funds)

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(j) Farmer's Home Administration

*[NOTE: The Department has determined that interest paid by the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) is subject to Indiana income taxation because FNMA has been a government sponsored private corporation since 1968. Thus, its obligations are not obligations of the federal government, and interest paid by FNMA will be considered taxable as of January 1, 1974. Further, where FNMA stock is traded on national stock exchanges, dividends from such stock are taxable.]

[NOTE: Although municipal bond interest (including interest on public housing authority bonds) and bond interest from United States Government obligations are excludable, the gain derived from the sale of tax-exempt municipal bonds and United States Government obligations held as investments is included in Gross Income. The gain to be reported for Indiana tax purposes is the gain reported for federal income tax purposes. Losses sustained are deductible, subject to capital loss limitations.]

(b) Income of nonresidents and part-year residents:

Income earned by a nonresident or part-year resident which is from an out-of-state source, which is earned while not a resident of Indiana, and which is received while not a resident of Indiana is exempt from Adjusted Gross Income Tax under the Constitution of the United States. Such income should be deducted from Federal Adjusted Gross Income in determining Indiana Adjusted Gross Income. Nonresidents and part-year residents excluding income under this subsection may take deductions pursuant to Regulation 6-3-1-3.5(a)(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-1] only to the extent that the deductions were derived from income taxable to Indiana.

(2) Add back an amount equal to any deduction or deductions taken pursuant to Internal Revenue Code §62 for income taxes levied by any state of the United States, and for real estate and personal property taxes levied by any subdivision of any state of the United States. The add back does not include income taxes paid to cities and foreign countries. The add back is not required by individuals deducting these taxes as itemized deductions, since such deductions are not allowed in determining Federal Adjusted Gross Income.

Individuals with business-related automobile expenses must add back annual motor vehicle taxes taken as a deduction under Internal Revenue Code §63. However, such add-back does not include the minimum motor vehicle excise tax and registration fee.

(3) Subtract the $1000 personal exemption. In the case of a joint return, the exemption is limited to the lesser of $1000 or the Adjusted Gross Income of each spouse computed without regard to the modification for additional exemptions allowed under IC 6-3-1-3.5(a)(4). However, in no event will the exemption for each spouse be less than $500.

(4) Subtract $1000 for each exemption taken on the Federal return for taxpayer or spouse aged 65 or over, [Internal Revenue Code §151(c)]. Subtract $500 for each exemption taken on the Federal return for taxpayer's or spouse's blindness [IRC §151(d)].

Subtract $500 for each exemption taken on the Federal return for a qualified dependent [IRC §151(c)]. The taxpayer may also subtract $500 for the spouse if they are making separate returns, and if the spouse, for the calendar year in which the tax year of the taxpayer begins, has no gross income.

(5) Subtract taxes based on or measured by income which were paid to a political subdivision of a state other than Indiana.

Such payment must be verified by filing with the taxpayer's return a withholding statement and a statement from the taxing authority indicating the taxes withheld and paid to such entity.

(6) Add back an amount equal to the ordinary income portion of a lump-sum distribution from a qualified pension or profit- sharing plan if the distribution is taxable under Internal Revenue Code §402(e).

(7) Subtract items included in Federal taxable income as a recovery of items previously taken as an itemized deduction on the Federal return.

(8) Subtract all amounts received as supplemental railroad retirement benefits which were not previously deducted.

(9) Prorate modifications 3, 4, and 5 [subsections 3, 4, and 5 of this section] above if the taxpayer is a nonresident or part- year resident of Indiana. These modifications must be reduced to an amount which bears the same ratio to the total allowable modifications as the taxpayer's Indiana Adjusted Gross Income before allowing modifications 3 and 4 [subsections 3 and 4 of this section] above bears to his total Adjusted Gross Income. However, married taxpayers residing in different states who elect to file separate returns are entitled to the same number of exemptions that each claimed on their separate federal returns.

EXAMPLE: John Smith moves to Indiana from Ohio in June of 1978. His 1978 Adjusted Gross Income while living and working in Ohio was $10,000. His 1978 Adjusted Gross Income after moving to Indiana is $15,000. John is single, under 65, not blind, and he has one dependent. Before proration, he would be entitled to $1500 in exemptions from his Indiana Adjusted Gross Income (a $1000 personal exemption plus a $500 exemption for his dependent). However, he must prorate his exemptions on the ratio of

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Indiana Adjusted Gross Income.

Total Adjusted Gross Income Thus, he will be allowed $900 in exemptions from his Indiana Adjusted Gross Income

$1500 15,000

25,000 $900

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EXAMPLE: Dick and Nancy Martin are a married couple living apart. Dick is a resident of California, while Nancy is an Indiana resident. The Martins have three children. On their separate federal returns, Dick claimed two of the children as exemptions, while Nancy claimed the other one. Therefore, on her Indiana income tax return, Nancy is entitled to $1500 in exemptions (a $1000 personal exemption plus a $500 exemption for the dependent claimed on her federal return) assuming she has at least $1000 in adjusted gross income.

(10) Military Personnel:

A deduction is allowed those Indiana residents who are members of the active and reserve units of the United States Armed Forces. Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, Indiana Army National Guard, or Indiana Air National Guard may deduct, as a modification from adjusted gross income on the individual income tax return, an amount equal to the military compensation received or $2,000.00, whichever is less.

As a resident of Indiana, an individual or the individual's surviving spouse is allowed an adjustment up to $2,000.00 for retirement pay or survivor's benefits received as the result of the individual's active or reserve service in the armed forces of the U.S. provided that: (1) The individual or the individual's surviving spouse is at least sixty years of age on the last day of the taxable year, and (2) The Credit for the Elderly is not claimed. However, if a taxpayer has active duty, reserve and/or retirement pay in one tax year, in no case may the total deduction for military pay exceed $2000. If both the taxpayer and spouse receive military compensation, both would qualify for this deduction. Military withholding statements or retirement or survivor's benefit statements must be attached to the individual income tax return in order to claim this deduction. Military personnel on active or reserve duty who are afforded the $2000 deduction are limited in the amount of deductions related to military income, i.e., unreimbursed travel expenses, which they may take pursuant to Regulation 6-3-1-3.5(a)(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-1]. The Taxpayer may take as a deduction for Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax purposes that percentage of his total deductions which is produced when the taxpayer's military income less the $2000 deduction is divided by his total military income.

EXAMPLE: Major Jones is an Indiana resident earning $40,000 in military pay during 1979. As a part of his duties, he is required to do some traveling for which he is not reimbursed. His 1979 traveling expenses are $3000. However, since he is eligible for the $2000 military pay deductions, these traveling expenses must be prorated on the ratio of

military income - $2000.

military income Thus, he is entitled to a deduction of $2850 for traveling expenses

$3000 38,000

40,000 $2850

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(11) Subtract the taxpayer's share of income from a partnership subject to Adjusted Gross Income Tax, Gross Income Tax, or Supplemental Net Income Tax under IC 6-3-7-1(b).

(12) Subtract a civil service annuity adjustment calculated as follows:

From the first two thousand dollars ($2000) received during the taxable year from a federal civil service annuity that is included in Adjusted Gross Income under §62 of the Internal Revenue Code, subtract the total amount of railroad retirement benefits and social security benefits received during the tax year.

In order to claim this deduction, the individual must be at least 62 years of age by the end of the tax year, and must not claim the Credit for the Elderly contained in IC 6-3-3-4.1 [Repealed by P.L.25-1981, SECTION 9.].

EXAMPLE: Jane Johnson is retired on a federal civil service annuity. She is 64 years old, and does not claim the Credit for the Elderly. During 1980, Jane's annuity payments were $8400 and her social security benefits were $900. In calculating her civil service annuity adjustment, Jane will subtract her social security benefits of $900 from the first $2000 of her annuity. Therefore, Jane's adjustment is $1100 ($2000 - $900 = $1100).

EXAMPLE: George Black is retired on a federal civil service annuity. He is 78 years old, and does not claim the Credit for

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the Elderly. During 1979, George's annuity payments were $1800. He received $1500 in social security benefits, and $400 in railroad retirement benefits. In calculating his civil service annuity adjustment, George must subtract his social security benefits of $1500, and his railroad retirement benefits of $400 from his annuity. Therefore, George cannot claim the civil service annuity adjustment $1800 - $1500 - $400 is less than zero). Income of $1800 must be reported for Indiana tax purposes. (Department of State Revenue; Reg. 6-3-1-3.5(a)(050); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1512; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-6 Net operating loss deduction for individuals Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-1-17; IC 6-3-2-3.5

Sec. 6. Net Operating Loss for Individuals. The following provisions pertain to the use of a Federal net operating loss deduction as it applies to an individual subject to the Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax Act. The amount of the net operating loss that may be carried back and forward for Indiana income tax purposes shall be that portion of the Federal net operating loss allocated to Indiana for the taxable year the operating loss is sustained.

The amount of the Indiana loss to be carried back and forward will be the Federal net operating loss after:

(1) All modifications required under IC 6-3-1-3.5 applicable to the net loss in the year the loss was incurred; and (2) Apportionment as to the source in the case of nonresident individuals in the same manner that income for such nonresident individuals is required to be apportioned.

The net operating loss of an individual is computed in the same manner as the Adjusted Gross Income is computed for Indiana tax purposes except that:

(1) No operating loss deduction from a prior or succeeding year can be used in computing a current operating loss.

(2) Captial [sic.] losses are allowed only to the extent of the captial [sic.] gain. Nonbusiness captial [sic.] losses cannot exceed nonbusiness capital gain even though you have an excess of business capital gains over business capital losses.

(3) In the event that the net operating loss carried back or carried forward exceeds the taxable adjusted gross income of the year to which it is carried, the 50% capital gain deduction for the excess of net long term capital gain over net short term capital loss cannot be considered.

(4) Personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents cannot be claimed when computing the loss.

(5) Nonbusiness deductions may not be used–those deductions used in lieu of the standard deduction for Federal tax purposes.

Nonbusiness deductions for Indiana include a self-employed individual's contributions on his own behalf to a retirement plan under which he is covered. This amount of contribution must be deducted from dividends, interest and other miscellaneous income.

Generally, other nonbusiness expenses (itemized deductions) cannot be used to offset nonbusiness income in determining the Indiana net operating loss.

Example 1 will present calculations used in determining the carryback and carryforward of losses for Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax purposes. See Example 1.

In applying for refund as a result of a net operating loss, the loss must be fully explained on an attached schedule. Federal Schedule 1045 may be used as a supporting document; however, all modifications required in determining Indiana adjusted gross income must be contained in the schedule. Adjustments also must be made for credit for the elderly (retirement income credit if applicable), and credit for taxes paid to other states where applicable.

EXAMPLE 1 NET OPERATING LOSS

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977

Salaries 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 8,000.00 2,000.00

Interest less U.S. Govt. Bd. Interest 300.00 200.00 400.00 700.00 500.00

Schedule C–Income (Loss) 8,000.00 4,000.00 9,000.00 (20,000.00) (35,000.00)

Schedule F–Income (Loss) 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 ( 1,500.00) (10,000.00)

Tax Add Back 1,200.00 2,300.00 1,800.00 2,500.00 3,000.00

Schedule D–Net nonbusiness Long Term Capital Gain (Loss) Before 50%

Exclusion 3,000.00 ( 1,000.00) 6,000.00

Business Net Capital Gain or (Loss) ( 4,000.00) 1,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 ( 7,000.00)

50% Capital Gain Deduction ( 1,500.00) – ( 1,000.00) ( 1,500.00) ( 3,000.00)

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Self-employed Retirement Plan (a)

(Reduces nonbusiness Income) ( 200.00) ( 200.00) ( 200.00) ( 200.00) ( 300.00)

Adjusted Gross Income per IT-40 14,800.00 14,300.00 16,000.00 ( 9,000.00) (43,800.00)

Adjustments in computing net operating loss (loss year only) Add back

50% capital gain deduction 1,500.00 3,000.00

Adjusted gross income to be considered in absorbing Individual's Net

Operating Loss 14,800.00 14,300.00 16,000.00 ( 7,500.00) (40,800.00)

Net Operating Loss Deduction

1976 carryback to 1973 ( 7,500.00) (b)

1977 carryback to 1974 (40,800.00) (c)

1977 carryback to 1975–Note 1 (25,500.00) (d)

Adjusted gross income after carryback 7,300.00 -0- -0- -0- -0-

Note 1: Carryover of 1977 loss to 1975 Adjusted gross income per 1974 return

$14,300.00 Note 2: Carryover to 1978

Adjusted gross income per 1975 return $16,000.00

Add nonbusiness capital loss 1,000.00 Add 50% Capital Gain Deduction 1,000.00

15,300.00 17,000.00

1977 loss (40,800.00) Carryover from 1974–Note 1 (25,500.00)

Carryover to 1975 (25,500.00) Carryover to 1978 ( 8,500.00)

Key: (a) This amount must be used to reduce nonbusiness type income–interest, dividends, etc.

(b) The amount to be carried to the 1973 Amended Return and reported as other losses.

(c) Carry to 1974 Amended Return (d) Carry to 1975 Amended Return

(Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(a)(060); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1515; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-7 Allocation of income among states; reciprocity Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-1-17; IC 6-3-2-2; IC 6-3-2-3.5; IC 6-3-5-1

Sec. 7. Allocation and Apportionment of Unearned Income for Individuals. (1) Interest, dividends, except earnings from Subchapter S corporations, rents and royalties are generally taxed by the state of legal residence.

(2) Income from a pension, annuity, profit-sharing, or stock-option plan that meets the qualifications of the Internal Revenue Code is taxed by the state of legal residence. Lump sum distributions from qualified plans are taxed by the state which, at the time of the distribution, is the taxpayer's legal residence. Whether a plan meets the qualifications of the Internal Revenue Code is determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

(3) Deferred compensation, other than that from a qualified retirement plan as described above, is directly attributable to services performed, and is taxed by the state where the services were performed.

(4) Accumulated vacation, bonus, serverance [sic.] and sick pay is directly attributable to services performed and is taxed by the state where the services were performed.

(5) Taxpayers with income attributable to services performed in the past (3 & 4 [subsections 3 and 4 of this section] above), who performed those services in more than one state, must report this income for Indiana tax purposes if Indiana was the last state in which the taxpayer was employed prior to retirement.

(6) Indiana residents with income from partnerships and Subchapter S corporations are subject to Adjusted Gross Income Tax on their distributive share of partnership or corporate income. Nonresidents with income from partnerships and Subchapter S corporations doing business in the state are also subject to Adjusted Gross Income Tax on their distributive shares of income.

However, such income is apportioned to this state using the 3-factor formula outlined in IC 6-3-2-2(b) if the partnership or Subchapter S corporation is doing business both within and without the state.

(7) Taxpayers with any of the types of income outlined in this regulation [45 IAC 3.1-1-7] who are taxed on such income by both Indiana and another state may be allowed a credit against their Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax liability for taxes paid to the other state. Such creidt [sic.] will be given only if the taxpayer meets the requirements of Regulations 6-3-3-3(a)(010) [45

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IAC 3.1-1-74] or 6-3-3-3(b)(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-77].

(8) Reciprocity will apply in the usual manner to deferred compensation that consists of wages. [See Regulation 6-3-5-1(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-115].] All income other than wages such as pension, annuity, profit-sharing, and stock-option income is not covered by reciprocal agreements with other states. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(a)(070); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am:

2 IR 1516; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-8 Definition of adjusted gross income for corporations Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-1-17; IC 6-3-2-2; IC 6-3-2-3.5

Sec. 8. "Adjusted Gross Income" for Corporations Defined. "Adjusted Gross Income" with respect to corporate taxpayers is "taxable income" as defined in Internal Revenue Code–section 63 with three adjustments:

(1) Subtract income exempt from tax under the Constitution and Statutes of the United States. [See Regulation 6-3-1- 3.5(a)(050)(a) [45 IAC 3.1-1-5(a)].]

(2) Add back deductions taken pursuant to Interanl [sic.] Revenue Code-section 170 (Charitable contributions);

(3) Add back deductions taken pursuant to Internal Revenue Code-section 63 for:

(a) Taxes based on or measured by income and levied at the state level. For purposes of this subsection, the Indiana Gross Income Tax is a state tax measured by income and must be added back (see Miles v. Department of Treasury, 209 Ind. 172 (1935));

(b) Property taxes levied by a political subdivision of any state; and

(c) Indiana motor vehicle excise taxes, except for that portion of the tax not considered an ad valorem tax.

(Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(b)(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1517; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-9 Allowance of corporate net operating loss; modifications Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-2-2

Sec. 9. Corporate Net Operating Loss. The net operating loss as described in Internal Revenue Code §172 is an allowable deduction for corporations in computing Indiana Adjusted Gross Income. The amount of the loss which may be deducted is the Federal net operating loss after:

(1) All modifications required under IC 6-3-1-3.5(b); and

(2) After apportionment, if the taxpayer is doing business in more than one state and is required to apportion his income.

The computation of the loss is subject to the following exceptions, limitations, and additions:

(1) For those corporations subject to apportionment, nonbusiness deductions which are attributable to nonbusiness income are allowed only to the extent that such nonbusiness deductions were attributable to Indiana nonbusiness income.

(2) There shall be included in computing gross income only the net amount of exempt interest (i.e., U.S. Government bond interest decreased by the amount of interest paid or accrued to purchase or carry investments earning such interest).

(3) In the case of a taxpayer whose entire net income is assigned to Indiana (without apportionment) under IC 6-3-2-2 the net operating loss of such business is determined in the same manner as if the entire gross income were assignable to the State and the entire amount of the net operating loss is carried back or forward as a deduction in computing Indiana adjusted gross income.

(4) Losses connected with income-producing activities, the income from which is not required to be either assigned to this State or included in computing taxable net income, are not allowed in computing a net operating loss.

(5) If a taxpayer's business is conducted partly within and partly without the State, and a net operating loss is sustained, the net operating loss is carried back or forward and deducted in arriving at Indiana adjusted gross income subject to apportionment.

The amount by which Indiana adjusted gross income is reduced by reason of the net operating loss deduction may not exceed the amount of net operating loss deduction determined to be from Indiana sources.

The computation of a corporate net operating loss pertains only to the determination of the taxpayer's Adjusted Gross and Supplemental Net Income Tax liability. The loss cannot be taken in computing the Indiana Gross Income Tax. Moreover, taxpayers must irrevocably elect, by the due date of the annual return (including extensions of time for filing) for the tax year in which the

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loss is sustained, the same carryback and carryforward treatment of the loss for Adjusted Gross Income Tax purposes as was elected for Federal tax purposes.

Any refund of adjusted gross income tax due as a result of a net operating loss cannot be reduced below the amount of gross income tax due. In applying for a refund as a result of a net operating loss, Schedule IT-20NOL is required, with a complete explanation. A taxpayer must claim a refund for a net operating loss carryback within three years of the original due date of the return for the loss year. If a taxpayer fails to claim a carryback loss within the time prescribed, the effect of the loss must be computed by the proper carryback even though no refund will be allowed in a situation where the taxpayer has other losses in years still within the statute of limitations. For a net operating loss carryforward, a taxpayer must claim a refund within the time prescribed by Regulation 6-3-6-4(a)(010). Only the unused portion of the net operating loss after the proper carryback or carryforward will be available for the refund if the statute of limitations has expired to claim the original loss. Adjustments will also be required in re-determining the credit for contributions to Indiana colleges and universities. (See Example 1).

When a corporate merger takes place or a new subsidiary is included in a consolidated Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax return, the Department follows the guidelines of the Internal Revenue Code as to the treatment of net operating losses sustained by any of the corporations involved. For requirements of filing consolidated returns, see Regulation 6-3-4-14(010)-(030) [45 IAC 3.1-1-110–45 IAC 3.1-1-112].

Example 1

Corporations Filing Indiana Income Tax Returns Adjusted Gross Income Tax Computation

1. Net federal taxable income (loss) (before net operating loss or special

deductions) . . . $ (85,000) 2. Adjustments, if any (other than Indiana net operating loss deductions) -0- 3. Net taxable income (loss) after adjustments . . . $ (85,000) 4. Add back:

(a) All state income taxes . . . $ 5,000 (b) All real estate and personal property taxes . . . $ 5,000 (c) All charitable contributions, gifts, etc. . . -0- 5. Total lines 4 (a), (b), and (c) . . . $ 10,000 6. Deduct interest of U.S. government obligations included on federal return $ 5,000 7. Subtotal (line 3 plus line 5 less line 6) (If you do not apportion enter here

and on line 13; if you do apportion, continue on the next line) . . . $ (80,000) 8. Enter net nonbusiness income from all sources . . . $ 13,000 (a) 9. Net taxable business income (Line 7 less 8) . . . $ (93,000) 10. Apportionment percentage . . . 50%

11. Business income apportioned to Indiana . . . $ (46,500) 12. Indiana nonbusiness income . . . $ 13,000 13. Total Indiana adjusted gross income (loss) (line 11 plus line 12) (before

Indiana net operating loss carryback/ carryforward deduction) . . . $ (33,500) (b) 14. Deduct apportioned Indiana net operating loss carryback/carry-forward . . . -0- (c) 15. Total Indiana adjusted gross income (loss) . . . $ (33,500)

(a) Interest income assumed to be $15,000 in ths example, with $2,000 of nonbusiness expenses.

(b) This figure is the Indiana net operating loss for the current year which can be applied against the income in the three preceeding [sic.] years and five succeeding years. Effective January 1, 1977, a taxpayer may irrevocably elect at the time the return is due for the loss year to forego a carryback and merely carryforward the loss pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. All taxpayers will be required to make the same election for federal income tax purposes as for State income tax purposes.

(c) On this line you would deduct (or add to the current year's loss) any apportioned Indiana carryback/carryforward from other taxable years.

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(Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(b)(020); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1517; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-10 Definition of adjusted gross income for fiduciaries Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-1-17

Sec. 10. Fiduciary Adjusted Gross Income Defined. Adjusted gross income shall mean "taxable income" as defined in Section 641 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code, reduced by interest on U.S. Government obligations and other income exempt from taxation under the Adjusted Gross Income Tax Act and the United States Constitution. Accordingly, for purposes of the Adjusted Gross Income Tax Act, adjusted gross income will be equal to the net taxable income required to be reported on the U.S. Fiduciary Income Tax Return (Form 1041) reduced by exempt income as defined in this regulation [45 IAC 3.1-1-10]. (Department of State Revenue;

Reg 6-3-1-3.5(c)(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1518; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-11 Exemptions for trusts and estates Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 11. Exemptions. As [sic.] estate can deduct a personal exemption of $600. A trust which is required to distribute all of the income currently, a simple trust, is allowed an exemption of $300. All other trusts, complex trusts, can deduct a $100 exemption. If final distribution of assets has been made during the year, all income of the estate or trust must be reported to the beneficiaries without reduction for the amount claimed for the exemption. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(c)(020);

filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1518; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-12 Resident and nonresident trusts and estates Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 12. Determination of Indiana Taxable Adjusted Gross Income for Fiduciaries. For purposes of the taxes imposed upon the income of estates or trusts and paid by the fiduciary thereof, estates and trusts are classified as either resident or nonresident.

The residence of an estate or trust is the place where it is administered.

Resident estates or trusts are taxable on all income regardless of where earned. Deductions are limited to those deductions taken and allowable on the Federal Fiduciary Return, Form 1041.

Nonresident estates and trusts are taxable in Indiana on all income derived from Indiana sources. Income derived from sources within Indiana is divided into business and nonbusiness income.

(A) Business income is income derived from transactions in the regular course of the taxpayer's trade or business, including income from intangibles where intangibles are an integral part of that business. Business income from a business located in Indiana would be included as income for a nonresident estate or trust. Such income would include rents or leases from property located in Indiana.

(B) Nonbusiness income would include all other income other than business income. Such income shall be considered as derived from sources within Indiana if the property from which the income is derived has a situs in Indiana, and the property does not have a situs in any other state and the taxpayer has a commercial domicile in Indiana, or in the case of patent, or copyright royalties, the patent or trademark is either utilized in Indiana or utilized in a state in which the taxpayer is not taxable and the taxpayer's commercial domicile is in Indiana. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(c)(030); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am:

2 IR 1518; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-13 Deduction for distribution from estate or trust Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

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Sec. 13. Distribution Deduction of Distributable Net Income from A Fiduciary. A deduction for the distribution of net income is allowed for Indiana adjusted gross income tax purposes in the same manner as provided under section 651 and 661 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code. In the case of a "simple trust," the trustee is required to distribute all of its income currently, whether or not he actually does so. The distribution deduction is mandatory.

The distribution deduction as described in section 651 and 661 of the Internal Revenue Code is defined to mean that portion of the distributable net income required to be distributed to the beneficiaries.

When an estate or trust is to be closed, or is required to distribute current income during the taxable year and there is distributable net income, the distribution deduction must be taken and the distributable net income allocated to the beneficiary's Individual Adjusted Gross Income Tax Return, Form IT-40. (Department of State Revenue; Reg. 6-3-1-3.5(c)(040); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1519; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-14 Report of distribution; allocation by nonresident estate or trust Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-2-2

Sec. 14. Allocation of Distributable Net Income Distributed to Beneficiaries. If an estate or trust must use the distribution deduction, then such estate or trust must complete the supplemental schedule of Form IT-41 (Schedule B).

The fiduciary will allocate the distributable net income to the beneficiaries and will show the character of the distributable net income required to be distributed.

If there is a distribution of distributable net income, the fiduciary will give the names, addresses and social security numbers of the beneficiaries.

The fiduciary will also show the amount of income required to be distributed by reason of a trust instrument.

Nonresident trusts and estates operating businesses in Indiana will allocate and apportion their income using the 3-factor formula outlined in IC 6-3-2-2(b). (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(c)(050); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1519;

errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-15 Application of excess deductions of estate or trust Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 15. Allocation of Excess Deductions. After the fiduciary of a trust or an estate in the year of termination has applied the allowable deductions against the income to which the deductions were directly attributable, he may apply the excess of such deductions against any item of gross income subject to the following limitations.

Deductions allocable to tax exempt income must be used only against tax exempt income. Any excess of such allocated deductions cannot be used to offset taxable income. Therefore, deductions allocable to tax exempt income will not be taken on Form IT-41.

Excess deductions other than deductions from business income, cannot be extended to the beneficiary in the year of termination since these deductions are itemized deductions for Federal tax purposes and not allowable when filing the Individual Income Tax Return. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(c)(060); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1519; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-16 Final account and certificate of clearance of fiduciary Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 16. Certificate of Clearance. A fiduciary entity opened before June 30, 1963, must file with the Fiduciary Section of the Indiana Department of Revenue a final accounting, showing proof of payments prior to July 1, 1963, and a Form IT-41 tax return, in order to receive a certificate of clearance.

If a fiduciary entity is opened after June 30, 1963, the fiduciary will not receive a certificate of clearance and will not submit

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to the Department a final accounting. However, the fiduciary shall allege in his final accounting that "an adjusted gross income tax return has been properly filed."

If the fiduciary was subject to a tax, then he should allege in his final acccounting [sic.] that "any and all taxes due or assessable by the Income Tax Division of the Indiana Department of Revenue against the fiduciary has been paid." (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(c)(070); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1519; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-17 Net operating losses and capital losses for fiduciaries and beneficiaries Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 17. Net Operating Losses and Capital Losses for Fiduciaries. For Adjusted Gross Income Tax purposes, fiduciaries and beneficiaries may use the same carryback and carryforward provisions for net operating losses and capital losses as provided in the Internal Revenue Code subject to the applicable modifications of the Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax Act. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 16-3-1-3.5(c)(080); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1520; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-18 Charitable contributions of trust estate; exempt trusts Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 18. Charitable Contribution Deduction. The fiduciary shall be allowed to deduct without limitation any amount of the gross income of the estate or trust which by the terms of the will or instrument creating the trust, is required to be paid or permanently set aside during the taxable year for a purpose specified in section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, or is to be used exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, or for the establishment, acquisition, maintenance or operation of a public cemetery not operated for profit.

In the case of a trust, the charitable contribution deduction will be subject to the limitations of section 681 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Trusts which are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code are also exempt from taxation under the Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax Act. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-3.5(c)(090); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1520; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-19 Definition of gross income Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-8

Sec. 19. "Gross Income" Defined. "Gross income" for Adjusted Gross Income Tax purposes is gross income as defined in Internal Revenue Code § 61. See Regulation 6-3-1-3.5(a)(020) [45 IAC 3.1-1-2]. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-8(010);

45 IAC 3.1-1-20 Definition of corporation Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 20. "Corporation" Defined. The term "corporation" is used in the Act in a general sense and includes any form of businesss [sic.] association whose characteristics more nearly resemble those of a corporation than those of a trust or partnership, including corporations, partnerships with corporate members, associations, joint stock companies, real estate investment trusts, not-for-profit associations, business trusts and Massachusetts trusts. Proprietorships or partnerships formerly taxable under Internal Revenue Code § 1361 are now taxed as individuals. Internal Revenue Code § 1361 was repealed in 1969; thus proprietorships and partnerships taxable under this subsection are no longer included within the definition of "corporation."

Any receiver, trustee, conservator, liquidator, or other fiduciary controlling any of the above is also a "corporation" under

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the Act. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-10(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1520; errata, 2 IR 1743) 45 IAC 3.1-1-21 Definition of resident

Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3 Affected: IC 6-3-1-12

Sec. 21. "Resident" Defined. An Indiana resident is:

(a) Any individual who was domiciled in Indiana during the taxable year, or

(b) Any individual who maintains a permanent place of residence in this state and spends more than 183 days of the taxable year within this state; or

(c) Any estate of a deceased person defined in (a) or (b) [subsections (a) or (b) of this section], or (d) Any trust which has a situs within this state.

(Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-12(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1520; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-22 Definition of domicile Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 22. "Domicile" Defined. For the purposes of this Act, a person has only one domicile at a given time even though that person maintains more than one residence at that time. Once a domicile has been established, it remains until the conditions necessary for a change of domicile occur.

In order to establish a new domicile, the person must be physically present at a place, and must have the simultaneous intent of establishing a home at that place. It is not necessary that the person intend to remain there until death; however, if the person, at the time of moving to the new location, has definite plans to leave that new location, then no new domicile has been established.

The determination of a person's intent in relocating is necessarily a subjective determination. There is no one set of standards that will accurately indicate the person's intent in every relocation. The determination must be made on the facts present in each individual case. Relevant facts in determining whether a new domicile has been established include, but are not limited to:

(1) Purchasing or renting residential property (2) Registering to vote

(3) Seeking elective office

(4) Filing a resident state income tax return or complying with the homestead laws of a state (5) Receiving public assistance

(6) Titling and registering a motor vehicle

(7) Preparing a new last will and testament which includes the state of domicile. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1- 12(020); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1520; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-23 Special cases of residency Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 23. Residency As It Affects Tax Liability. (1) Taxpayer Moving to Indiana

When a taxpayer moves to Indiana and becomes a resident and/or domiciliary of Indiana during the taxable year, Indiana will not tax income from sources outside Indiana which the taxpayer received prior to becoming an Indiana domiciliary.

Indiana will, however, assess adjusted gross income tax on all taxable income after the taxpayer becomes an Indiana resident.

(2) Taxpayer Moving from Indiana

Any person who, on or before the last day of the taxable year, changes his residence or domicile from Indiana to a place without Indiana, with the intent of abiding permanently without Indiana, is subject to adjusted gross income tax on all taxable income earned while an Indiana resident. Indiana will not tax income of a taxpayer who moves from Indiana and becomes an actual domiciliary of another state or country except that income received from Indiana sources will continue

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(3) Nonresident Citizens

An individual from Indiana who is permitted to file Federal income tax returns as a nonresident citizen is considered as being domiciled in Indiana and his income taxable as a resident citizen, if he maintains a place of abode in Indiana immediately prior to residing in a foreign country as a nonresident citizen of the United States, and has not permanently established his domicile in a foreign country or in another state.

The fact that ordinary rights of citizenship, including voting at public elections are present but not exercised, shall not prevent a person from being classified as a resident if he meets the other tests set out in this regulation [45 IAC 3.1-1-23].

(4) Part-Time Resident Individuals

Persons residing in Indiana but living part of the year in other states or countries will be deemed residents of Indiana unless it can be shown that the abode in the other state or country is of a permanent nature. Domicile is not changed by removal therefrom for a definite period or for a particular purpose. A domicile, once obtained, continues until a new one is acquired.

(5) Military personnel

Indiana residents who become members of the military service remain Indiana residents regardless of their geographical assignments. Military members can change their legal residence only by filing DD Form 2058, State of Legal Residence Certificate.

45 IAC 3.1-1-24 Definition of nonresident Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 24. "Nonresident" Defined. A nonresident of Indiana is any individual, estate, trust, or other entity not included in the definition of "Resident" given in Regulation 6-3-1-12(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-21]. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-13(010);

45 IAC 3.1-1-25 Tax liability of nonresident Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-13; IC 6-3-2-2

Sec. 25. Nonresident's Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax Liability. All persons who are not residents of Indiana are required to report that portion of their entire income directly or constructively from or attributable to business, activities or any other source within Indiana, with the exception of nonresident members of the armed forces receiving compensation for military duty in Indiana. These latter persons will not be subject to the adjusted gross income tax on their military pay. A nonresident must include on his tax return all gross income received from a business, activities or any other source in Indiana whether taxable or not. In order to avail himself of the deduction of non-taxable income, the nonresident must first include the non-taxable portion of his income in the total gross income figure.

In order to qualify as a nonresident, the taxpayer shall submit proof, upon demand by the department, of having indicated his bona fide intention to reside permanently elsewhere before the last day of the taxable year.

Such person changing his domicile during a taxable year may also be required to furnish evidence of compliance with the requirements of the other state with respect to taxation and the qualification as a resident citizen thereof. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-13(020); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1521; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-26 Definition of person Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3 Affected: IC 6-3-1-14

Sec. 26. "Person" Defined. Statutory definition of "person" is used synonymously with the Act. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-14(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1521; errata, 2 IR 1743)

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45 IAC 3.1-1-27 Definition of taxpayer Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 27. "Taypayer" [sic.] Defined. The term "taxpayer" means any person or corporation subject to taxation under these Regulations [45 IAC]. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-15(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1521; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-28 Taxable year Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3 Affected: IC 6-3-1-16

Sec. 28. "Taxable Year" Defined. The term "taxable year" means the taxable year of the taxpayer as shown on the return required to be filed or filed pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. When the Internal Revenue Code requires no return to be filed, the taxable year will be the calendar year. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-16(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1521; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-29 Definition of business income Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 29. "Business Income" Defined. "Business Income" is defined in the Act as income from transactions and activity in the regular course of the taxpayer's trade or business, including income from tangible and intangible property if the acquisition, management, or disposition of the property are integral parts of the taxpayer's regular trade or business.

Nonbusiness income means all income other than business income.

The classification of income by the labels occasionally used, such as manufacturing income, compensation for services, sales income, interest, dividends, rents, royalties, gains, operating income, non-operating income, etc., is of no aid in determining whether income is business or nonbusiness income. Income of any type or class and from any source is business income if it arises from transactions and activity occurring in the regular course of a trade or business. Accordingly, the critical element in determining whether income is "business income" or "nonbusiness income" is the identification of the transactions and activity which are the elements of a particular trade or business. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-20(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1521; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-30 Trade or business construed Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 30. Whether An Activity Is A "Trade or Business". For purposes of determining whether income is derived from an activity which is in the regular course of the taxpayer's trade or business, the expression "trade or business" is not limited to the taxpayer's corporate charter purpose of its principal business activity. A taxpayer may be in more than one trade or business and derive business therefrom depending upon but not limited to some or all of the following:

(1) The nature of the taxpayer's trade or business.

(2) The substantiality of the income derived from activities and transactions and the percentage that income is of the taxpayer's total income for a given tax period.

(3) The frequency, number, or continuity of the activities and transactions involved.

(4) The length of time the property producing income was owned by the taxpayer.

(5) The taxpayer's purpose in acquiring and holding the property producing income. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3- 1-20(020); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1522; errata, 2 IR 1743)

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45 IAC 3.1-1-31 Definition of nonbusiness income Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 31. "Nonbusiness Income" Defined. Statutory definition of "nonbusiness income" is used synonymously with the Act.

45 IAC 3.1-1-32 Definition of commercial domicile Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 32. "Commercial Domicile" Defined. The term "commercial domicile" is defined in the Act as "the principal place from which the trade or business of the taxpayer is directed or managed." Commercial domicile is not necessarily in the state of incorporation. A corporation that is incorporated in a state, but that has little or no activity in that state, has not established a commercial domicile there.

Each corporation has one, and only one, commercial domicile. Generally, it is where the executive authority of the business is concentrated. However, if such authority is not centralized in one state, then the commercial domicile is the place where the majority of the corporation's daily operational decisions are made. There are several factors to be considered in determining the commercial domicile of a corporation. These factors include, but are not limited to:

(a) The relative amount of revenue from sales in the various states (b) The relative value of fixed assets in the various states

(c) The principal place of work of a majority of the employees (d) The place where the corporate records are kept

(e) The principal place of work of the corporate executives (f) The place where policy and investment decisions are made

(g) The relative amount of decision-making power held by various executives and employees (h) The place where payments are made on intangibles held by the corporation

(i) Whether income from intangibles held by the corporation is taxable elsewhere (j) The office from which the Federal income tax return is filed

(k) Information contained in the corporation's annual and quarterly reports (l) The place where the board of directors meets.

45 IAC 3.1-1-33 Definition of compensation Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 33. "Compensation" Defined. The term "compensation" is used synonymously with the Act. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-1-23(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1522; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-34 Definition of sales Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-23; IC 6-3-1-24; IC 6-3-2-2

Sec. 34. "Sales" Defined. The term "sales" as used in the Act includes all gross receipts which are not subject to allocation under IC 6-3-2-2 (g)–(k), and which are not the compensation of an employee for personal services [See IC 6-3-1-23]. Thus any business income of a corporate taxpayer is considered to be from "sales" under this definition, regardless of its actual source.

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45 IAC 3.1-1-35 Definition of state Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3 Affected: IC 6-3-1-25

Sec. 35. "State" Defined. The term "state" means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, and any foreign country or political subdivision thereof.

45 IAC 3.1-1-36 Tax rates Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3 Affected: IC 6-3-2-1

Sec. 36. Imposition of Tax. The rate of adjusted gross income tax for individuals is 2%. The rate of adjusted gross income tax for corporations is 3%. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-2-1(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1522; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-37 Allocation and apportionment of income of multistate corporations Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-1-3.5; IC 6-3-2-2

Sec. 37. Division of Income in General. Corporations doing business both within and without Indiana shall determine their income from Indiana sources through the use of the allocation and apportionment provisions contained in IC 6-3-2-2(b)-(n), which generally follow the Uniform Division of Income For Tax Purposes Act. The multistate corporation must first determine what part of its adjusted gross income constitutes business income [See Regulation 6-3-1-20(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-29]] and what part is nonbusiness income. Business income is apportioned to this state based on the 3-factor (or other approved) formula. Nonbusiness income is allocated to specific jurisdictions pursuant to paragraphs (g)-(k) of IC 6-3-2-2. Business income apportioned to this state plus nonbusiness income allocated to Indiana plus the modifications required by IC 6-3-1-3.5(b) gives the total of the taxpayer's net income which is subject to adjusted gross income tax. As used above, the word "apportionment" refers to the division of income between states by use of the 3-factor (or other approved) formula; "allocation" means the assignment of income to a particular jurisdiction. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-2-2(b)(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1523; errata, 2 IR 1743) 45 IAC 3.1-1-38 Definition of doing business

Sec. 38. Doing Business. For apportionment purposes, a taxpayer is "doing business" in a state if it operates a business enterprise or activity in such state including, but not limited to:

(1) Maintenance of an office or other place of business in the state

(2) Maintenance of an inventory of merchandise or material for sale distribution, or manufacture, or consigned goods (3) Sale or distribution of merchandise to customers in the state directly from company-owned or operated vehicles where title to the goods passes at the time of sale or distribution

(4) Rendering services to customers in the state

(5) Ownership, rental or operation of a business or of property (real or personal) in the state (6) Acceptance of orders in the state

(7) Any other act in such state which exceeds the mere solicitation of orders so as to give the state nexus under P.L.86-272 to tax its net income.

As stated in Regulation 6-3-2-2(b)(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-37], corporations doing business in Indiana as well as other states are subject to the allocation and apportionment provisions of IC 6-3-2-2(b)-(n). (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-2-2(b)(020);

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45 IAC 3.1-1-39 Apportionment of business income by corporations Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Sec. 39. Apportionment of Business Income. All corporations subject to the allocation and apportionment provisions of IC 6-3-2-2(b)-(n) shall apportion their business income by use of the 3-factor formula described below, unless the taxpayer obtains a ruling which permits, or the Department requires, the use of a different formula which more fairly reflects its income from Indiana sources. See IC 6-3-2-2(1). The 3-factor formula is as follows:

business income property factor + payroll factor + sales factor

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(Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-2-2(b)(030); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1523; errata, 2 IR 1743) 45 IAC 3.1-1-40 Property factor for apportionment (Repealed)

Sec. 40. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-41 Property included in property factor (Repealed)

Sec. 41. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-42 Consistency among reports

Sec. 42. Consistency in Reporting. In filing returns with this state, the taxpayer's valuation and treatment of property as business or nonbusiness property must be consistent from year to year. It must also be consistent with the taxpayer's treatment of such property for purposes of returns filed with other states having apportionment statutes and regulations substantially similar to Indiana's. If the taxpayer's Indiana returns are not consistent in these respects, the returns should disclose the nature and extent of the inconsistency. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-2-2(c)(030); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1524; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-43 Numerator of property factor (Repealed)

Sec. 43. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-44 Valuation of owned property (Repealed)

Sec. 44. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-45 Valuation of rented property (Repealed)

Sec. 45. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-46 Methods of averaging property values (Repealed)

Sec. 46. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-47 Payroll factor for apportionment (Repealed)

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Sec. 47. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-48 Denominator of payroll factor (Repealed)

Sec. 48. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-49 Numerator of payroll factor (Repealed)

Sec. 49. (Repealed by Department of State Revenue; filed Dec 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m.: 20130102-IR-045120429FRA) 45 IAC 3.1-1-50 Sales factor for apportionment; sales defined

Sec. 50. Sales Factor–Sales Made in General Business Operations. "Sales" means all gross receipts of the taxpayer which are not subject to allocation as nonbusiness income. The following are examples of "sales" in various situations:

(1) If the taxpayer's business activity consists of manufacturing and selling or purchasing and reselling goods or products,

"sales" includes all gross receipts from the sales of such goods or products (or other property which would be included as inventory of the taxpayer if on hand at the close of the tax year) held by the taxpayer primarily for sale in the ordinary course of business.

Gross receipts for this purpose means gross sales price, less returns and allowances, and includes all interest income, service charges, carrying charges, or time-price differential charges incidental to such sales. Federal and state excise taxes (including sales taxes) shall be included as part of such receipts and shall be in the sales factor only if such taxes are included in the gross receipts or gross sales as reported on the taxpayer's Federal returns.

(2) If the taxpayer's business activity consists of providing services, such as the operation of an advertising agency, or the performance of equipment service contracts or research and development contracts, "sales" includes the gross receipts from the performance of such services including fees, commissions and similar items.

(3) If the taxpayer is working under a cost plus fixed fee contract, such as the operation of a government owned plant for a fee, gross receipts includes the entire reimbursed cost plus the fee.

(4) If the taxpayer is in the business of renting real or tangible personal property, "sales" includes the gross receipts from the rental, lease, or licensing the use of the property.

(5) If the taxpayer is in the business of selling, assigning, or licensing of intangible personal property such as patents and copyrights, "sales" includes the gross receipts therefrom.

In some cases, certain gross receipts should be disregarded in determining the sales factor to effectuate an equitable apportionment. See Regulation 6-3-2-2(l)(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-62]. The sales factor should be consistent in the manner described in Regulation 6-3-2-2(c)(030) [45 IAC 3.1-1-42]. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-2-2(e)(010); filed Oct 15, 1979, 11:15 am: 2 IR 1526; errata, 2 IR 1743)

45 IAC 3.1-1-51 Denominator of sales factor Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-2-2; IC 6-3-4-14

Sec. 51. Denominator of Sales Factor. The denominator of the sales factor includes all gross receipts from the taxpayer's sales, except as noted in Regulation 6-3-2-2(l)(010) [45 IAC 3.1-1-62]. The denominator shall not include sales made between members of an affiliated group filing consolidated returns under IC 6-3-4-14. (Department of State Revenue; Reg 6-3-2-2(e)(020);

45 IAC 3.1-1-52 Numerator of sales factor Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-3-2-2; IC 6-3-4-14